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Mr. Crowley (Live from Blizzard of Ozz Tour) Guitar Tone Settings

Ozzy Osbourne · 1980s · metal

live

Original Recording

Guitar
1979 Karl Sandoval Flying V
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)
Amp
Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi 100W Head (Cascade mod), Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Live rig from Blizzard of Ozz Tour, 1981. Settings and pedals reflect live solo section, not studio. No evidence of Jackson Concorde or Les Paul for this tour/section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
4
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • MXR Distortion + · distortion
  • MXR 10-Band EQ · eq
  • Korg SE-500 Stage Echo Tape Delay · delay

Karl Sandoval Flying V → MXR Distortion + → MXR 10-Band EQ → Korg SE-500 Tape Delay → Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi → Marshall 4x12 cabinets

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • tight, articulate attack
  • rich upper mids
  • crisp note separation
  • cutting lead presence
  • fluid, expressive bends
  • classic Marshall crunch
  • audible delay ambience
  • harmonic clarity
  • fast legato runs

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct amp knob settings for live Mr. Crowley solo found; settings estimated based on Marshall Plexi typical use for 1981 live metal and Randy's known preferences.
  • ⚠️Pedal order inferred from typical Rhoads live rig and effect audibility; some settings estimated.
  • ⚠️No evidence of chorus or flanger in this solo section; flanger was used on other songs but not clearly audible here.
  • ⚠️Delay is clearly audible in the solo; model inferred from era and Rhoads' known gear.
  • ⚠️Presence and reverb levels estimated based on live Marshall use and genre.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice (bridge) inferred from tone and live footage.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Randy Rhoads' live 'Mr. Crowley' solo tone is classic early 80s high-gain Marshall: saturated but articulate, with tight lows, forward mids, bright but not harsh highs, and moderate presence for clarity. Reverb is subtle, mostly from the venue or a touch of amp/board reverb.

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